How many accidents has the Cessna TU206G had?

The NTSB has recorded 80 events involving the Cessna TU206G: 17 fatal, 5 serious, 16 minor injuries, and 42 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna TU206G a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna TU206G has 80 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna TU206G Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 80 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (51 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 21, 2011	Shawno, WI	N12TL	Minor	substantial	The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
Mar 19, 2011	Puyallup, WA	N6169Z	Minor	substantial	The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine pow… The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine power.
Aug 28, 2009	Ballard, WA	N682RC	Minor	substantial	The pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airpl… The pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airplane's electrical system, which rendered the gear position indicator system inoperative.
Aug 20, 2008	Groveland, CA	N818CT	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted prior to the water landing.
May 28, 2007	Napa, CA	N7395C	Minor	substantial	Failure of the number 5 connecting rod due to oil starvation.
May 30, 2005	West Bloomfield, MI	N95AK	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadvertent water landing with the amphibious-float wheels extended causing the airplane to nose over.
Jul 20, 2001	Garrettsville, OH	N113JV	Minor	substantial	The airstrip owner/pilot's failure to use all of the available runway. Factors were a tailwind condition and a contaminated runway.
Jul 29, 1998	BURNS, OR	N756YC	Minor	substantial	Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
Jun 27, 1997	HALLS CROSSING, UT	N206BC	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.
Mar 13, 1989	BROOMFIELD, CO	N735VE	Minor	substantial	PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CONDUCTING A CROSSWIND TAKEOFF.
Jul 09, 1988	PALO ALTO, CA	N6106U	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1988	COARSEGOLD, CA	N735SU	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1987	CHINLE, AZ	N756UN	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1985	TAOHOMA, CA	N6277Z	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1983	INDIANOLA, IA	N9583Z	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1983	MOLINA, CO	N732ZQ	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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